Stephens, of McLindon Court, Burnley, admitted driving a Vauxhall Corsa with excess alcohol in Frances Street, in the town, on November 18th. The court heard the defendant was trying to address his alcohol issues himself.

Stephens was given a community order, with an eight week curfew, between 7pm and 7am, seven days a week. He was ordered to pay £85 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.

Deputy District Judge James Hatton told Stephens: "On three separate occasions, you have previously been in trouble for exactly the same thing. There has been a gap in time since you committed this type of offence. Since that time, you have been before the court for driving whilst disqualified and other motoring matters."